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DIY Wedding Hair: An Easy Updo For Short Hair

Short hair doesn't have to be left loose for special occasions--here's a lovely DIY wedding hairstyle that works great with a cropped haircut.

We asked Naeemah Carre--bridal hair specialist at Blow, The New York Blow Dry Bar--to share one of her favorite festive looks for short-haired brides (and 'maids!). Here's her easy step-by-step for a tousled chignon, featuring her friend who has a cute bob.

Step 1: Curl your entire head using a 1-inch curling iron. The ringlets should be vertical and flow away from the face. Use a 1/2-inch curling iron to curl any shorter back pieces.

Step 2: Once all your hair is curled, use a tail comb to begin teasing (back combing) the roots from your crown down to the nape of your neck. Spray each section with a light-hold hairspray after you tease it. Be careful not to disturb the curl pattern too much while teasing.

Step 3: Bobby-pin the back of your hair down with bobby pins to create your base then softly pin side sections toward the back to create a chignon. Spray all over with a strong-hold hair spray to seal the look.

And, of course, don't forget to add a beautiful, eye-catching hair accessory! A pretty headband or veil would also look lovely with this updo.

What do you guys think of this look? How many of you will have (or had) short hair on your wedding day? Did you decide to put it up or wear it down?